Dog Park Locations

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is America's largest privately owned arts center, and your dog is allowed to participate in the fun. This massive historic manufacturing building has been transformed into 148 working studios for over 200 artists and craftsmen, six galleries, a theater, and performance venues, all with a concentration on visual arts. While wandering, you'll come across specialty food and beverages ranging from ice pops to vegan fare from a passing food truck. A vintage clothes store, a record store, and a flea market are also open every Saturday. Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment is open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday, Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization working to establish a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and linking corridors, supports the Old Railroad Bed Trail, which is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by the group. This "rail-trail," which was once an abandoned railroad line, is now a terrific spot to walk Petzooie in Huntsville! A parking spot with easy access to the Old Railroad Bed Trail is shown on the map below. The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided Petzooie with map data for this trail solely for educational purposes.

The dog-friendly Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL, has over 14 miles of trails for you and your pup to enjoy. Just make sure Fido is on a leash. Dogs are permitted in the campgrounds and two of the cabins for a charge. For safety concerns, several bike and equestrian riding trails do not allow dogs. In stores, food service areas, bathhouses, pools, and swimming areas, dogs are not permitted. Dogs must not be left unattended, and if left in a heated car, they will be confiscated.

Huntsville has a number of off-leash doggy play facilities known as "Dog Spots." Each is about the size of two football fields and was built with dog safety in mind, including a separate play area for dogs under 25 pounds.Unless otherwise noted, Dog Spots are open to dogs and their owners during standard park hours, which are from sunrise to one hour after dusk.

Huntsville has a number of off-leash doggy play facilities known as "Dog Spots." Each is about the size of two football fields and was built with dog safety in mind, including a separate play area for dogs under 25 pounds.

Bridge Street Town Centre is a pet-friendly outdoor shopping mall. Dog-friendly establishments are plainly displayed on the front doors; nevertheless, not all establishments welcome dogs. During their visit, dogs must be leashed. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Bridge Street Town Centre is open.